US Bridges

US 82 over Twomile Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT Hunterck RD · Structure no. 007642

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Twomile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Twomile Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,177 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesTwomile Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Hunterck RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23721, -87.56591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,120 (2016)
Projected traffic44,177 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Twomile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Twomile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Twomile Creek carry?

About 34,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Twomile Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 82 over Twomile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.